Name: Let's Get Crafty
Start: 2025-11-07T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-07T16:00:00-05:00
Location: North Port Library

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this walk-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Sparkle and Create: Drop-In Jewelry Making

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned jewelry ...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Creative Writers Circle

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 11/27 - 11/28

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Creative Writers Circle

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

Creation Station Open Lab

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, ro...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more.

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library suppl...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library supplies are limited.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Sparkle and Create: Drop-In Jewelry Making

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned jewelry ...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

Creative Writers Circle

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Drop-In Adult Water Color Painting

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

All materials will be provided, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. Just bring your enthusiasm and creative spirit! Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by anytime d...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

All materials will be provided, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. Just bring your enthusiasm and creative spirit!

Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by anytime during our program hours to participate.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Games

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess boards and pieces will be provided. First &...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Games

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play?

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess boards and pieces will be provided.

First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Games

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess boards and pieces will be provided. First &...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Games

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play?

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess boards and pieces will be provided.

First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

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